Beat the Winter Blues with a Childhood Classic
(Feature Impact – Friends of Content Spots Media) If a cold snap has you feeling blue, turn back the clock and warm up the kitchen with a kid-friendly favorite the whole family can enjoy. Mac and cheese is a staple in households across the country, and this version with made-from-scratch sauce will leave your loved ones asking for more.
To make it a full-blown meal, pair Simple Skillet Mac and Cheese with grilled or pan-seared chicken to forget about the weather with time together.
Simple Skillet Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups water plus extra if needed
- 1 can 12 ounces evaporated milk, divided
- 12 ounces pasta shells
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into small chunks
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In nonstick skillet over high heat, bring water, 1 cup evaporated milk and shells to simmer.
- Season with salt, to taste.
- Cook, stirring, until pasta is tender and liquid thickens, 9-12 minutes.
- In small bowl, whisk remaining evaporated milk, cornstarch and dry mustard. Stir into skillet. Continue simmering until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in batches, adding water to adjust consistency.
- Stir in butter then season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
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